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Dairy Trends: Global Dairy Trade falls by 2.8%

The drop in prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction was mirrored by price falls at the European spot market, writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Dairy Trends: Global Dairy Trade falls by 2.8%

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Dale Farm adds 1p/l to May price

Dale Farm adds 1p/l to May price

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Global Dairy Trade index falls by 2.8%

Global Dairy Trade index falls by 2.8%

NEWS 16 June 2026

Two new senior appointments at Ornua

Two new senior appointments at Ornua

Two new senior appointments at Ornua

NEWS 15 June 2026

Dairy Trends: bad week for dairy markets as butter and skim falls

Dairy Trends: bad week for dairy markets as butter and skim falls

Dairy Trends: bad week for dairy markets as butter and skim falls

MARKETS 10 June 2026

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Milk production fell in April – CSO

Milk production fell in April – CSO

Fat content has increased on last year, while protein has dropped slightly compared with 2025.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Ornua PPI up 2.2% for May milk

Ornua PPI up 2.2% for May milk

The increase represents a month-on-month rise of 2.2% in Ornua’s PPI.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Prices fall 0.6% at Global Dairy Trade

Prices fall 0.6% at Global Dairy Trade

Increases were seen in anhydrous milk fat, lactose, butter milk powder, butter and cheddar.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Trump’s tariffs didn’t derail dairy exports to the US

Trump’s tariffs didn’t derail dairy exports to the US

It’s very hard to see the effects of Trump’s trade measures in export data.

NEWS 20 May 2026

US farms and farmers 'are in some distress'

US farms and farmers 'are in some distress'

On the final day of the ASA international trip to Washington, DC, industry representatives hear about the importance of international trade in keeping farms viable.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Lakeland loses its US butter partner

Lakeland loses its US butter partner

Vital Farms announced it will wind down its butter business by the end of 2026.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Dairy Trends: smallest GDT auction in 15 years

Dairy Trends: smallest GDT auction in 15 years

At just under 13,000t this weeks GDT auction was the smallest in over 15 years writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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